Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and of being heard, because better understanding of mental health benefits everyone.
We are working to increase access to mental health support for care leavers. Working in collaboration with Manchester City Council, this role will be part of the Staying Close team, developing a service for young people aged 16-25 who are stepping across from residential homes and/or released from custody, developing their pathway to independence. The service will offer a range of practical and emotional support.
Salary: £29,532 p.a. pro rata (£23,625 actual)
Hours: 28 hours per week
Contract type: Funding guaranteed until the end of October 2024 (Potential to extend subject to funding)
The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:
- A relevant professional qualification in Social Work, Counselling, or Youth & Community Work (at graduate level).
- At least two years’ experience working with young people aged 16-25 in the care system and/or youth work.
- Experience in providing effective short-term and long-term support to young people who are under stress/have mental health difficulties
- Ability to engage with young people individually using creative and imaginative methods and processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively and to create kind relationships with colleagues, partners, volunteers, staff and young people that lead to people feeling accepted, understood and able to contribute.
Application documents can be accessed here:
Job Description & Person Specification
The deadline for applications is 9am, Monday 23 October 2023.
Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 1 November 2023.
Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.
